Immigration lawyers warn Home Office over ‘rushed’ eVisa rollout in open letter
Study warns UK’s new eVisa-only system is excluding migrants
Brussels pushes London for uncapped Youth Mobility Scheme in post-Brexit talks
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225 UK community groups condemn Home Office asylum overhaul
An open letter signed by 225 organisations calls on the Home Secretary to scrap sweeping asylum reforms that would replace permanent protection with a temporary status and curb family reunion. Campaigners warn the plans risk destitution and social division, while the government argues they are essential to cut Channel crossings.
IT failure shuts Edinburgh Airport, disrupting UK and EU business travel
A morning IT failure at Edinburgh Airport halted all flights and caused widespread delays on 5 December. Although services have resumed, schedules remain fragile, affecting domestic shuttles and European routes used heavily by business travellers. Companies should expect missed connections and rebooking costs.
Lawyers warn eVisa email mix-up could leave thousands without proof of status
Emails inviting BRP holders to set up digital eVisa accounts are hitting lawyers’ inboxes instead of the migrants themselves, creating confusion just weeks before physical cards are phased out. Experts warn that thousands could find themselves unable to prove status from January unless the Home Office fixes the notification process.